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Ongoing Needs		3520 Washington Road, Martinez, GA 30907 Phone: 706-650-9999 Fax: 706-650-3238 www.AugustaLexus.com Jim Hudson In the Community
Alzheimer's Association Adopt a Canal Program Ambassador's Community Organization Augusta Canal American Red Cross Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau Augusta Museum of History Augusta-Richmond County Friends of the Libraries Organization Augusta Urban Ministries Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta CareSouth Hospice Camp Gravatt Columbia County Library Columbia Middle School Corps of Engineers CSRA Humane Society Diamonds in the Ruff Feathered Friends Forever Rescue Family Counseling Center of the CSRA First Saturday Crew Georgia Health Sciences Health System Girl Scout Council of the CSRA Graystone Ranch Wildlife Education Center Golden Harvest Food Bank Goodwill Habitat for Humanity Heartland Hospice Help Can't Wait Hope Soap Interfaith Hospitality Network of Augusta Jud C. Hickey Center Junior Achievement LifeLink of Georgia The Lydia Project		Make-A-Wish Foundation MACH Academy McBean Senior Center Morris Museum of Art National Science Center, Fort Discovery Neighborhood Improvement Project Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Photography Festival Regency Hospice Ronald McDonald House Salvation Army Salem Nursing and Rehab Center Senior Citizens Council Shepeard Community Blood Center Shiloh Community Center Spooky to be Hungry St. Stephen's Ministry United Way VA Hospital When Help Can't Wait Youth Challenge Academy (YCA)
Alzheimer's Association Volunteers Needed Office Support: stuffing envelopes, labeling flyers, stamping brochures Event Support: memory walk, golf tournament, health fairs Ambassadors Community Organization, Inc. (ACO) *Volunteers Needed* ACO is an inner city mission for "at risk" children, teenagers, and their parents. We are NOT another social agency. We hold children and parents accountable for their own actions. Club Excell after school- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. 2:3-pm - 4:30pm Naomi Smalls Saturday Enrichment Club - Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Call 706-951-3708 for more info. We currently need: Computer Paper Walmart Gift Cards (Gas & Oil Change for van, meals items for students) Laptop Computer Sports Equipment (jump ropes, basketballs, volleyballs) American Red Cross Volunteers Needed Front Office Support: We can't respond to emergencies, teach life-saving skills, and develop stronger communities without the support of our Front Office volunteers! Support daily chapter operations with a variety of administrative tasks that may include front-desk reception, data entry, filing and other basic but critical tasks. Contact Lynn Reese at lreese@arcaug.org or call 706-724-8481. Instructors: If you are certified to teach First Aid, CPR or Babysitters training, contact dlariscy@arcaug.org Augusta Canal Join the Canal Volunteer Corps Assist with school and group tours of the Interpretive Center of help with the Petersburg Boat Tours. Volunteers will receive special training appropriate to the roles. Contact Rebecca Rogers at 706-823-0440 ext. 3 or Kelly Boyd at 706-823-7089. Adopt A Canal Program Volunteers needed to assist Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Staff in maintaining the trails and waterways, but they will not be asked to perform tasks they are uncomfortable doing. Activities may include: Keeping the trail surfaces free of sticks, rocks, and other debris Pruning small limbs along the trail corridor Cleaning waterways & drainage ditches Litter clean-up Inspecting trailhead areas, including parking lots, bulletin boards and trail signs Reporting trees across the trail or canal, erosion problems, suspicious or illegal activities, vandalism and safety issues Contact: 706-823-0440 ext 8 \| adoptatrail@augustacanal.com Augusta Convention & Visitor's Bureau The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau is the hospitality arm of Augusta. The ACVB's goal is to promote Augusta as a visitor destination and to welcome those visitors with great Southern Hospitality when they arrive. Volunteers are instrumental in our efforts to promote Augusta as a visitor destination. By assisting ACVB staff with conference/convention registration, greeting guests, preparing informational packets for visiting groups, providing support for bulk mailing efforts and performing administrative duties our volunteers allow us to concentrate more aggressively on marketing the Augusta area. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas: Administrative Assistance Prepare visitor information materials for distribution to various groups of visitors including; meeting attendees, reunion attendees, wedding guests, and sporting events. Visitor Services Volunteers are needed at the Visitor Information Center inside the Augusta Museum of History to greet guests, distribute information, answer visitor questions, provide directions, and answer phones. Volunteers assist by filling in during staff meetings, lunch, outings and absences. Welcome Booth and Registration Often during conferences and special events the ACVB provides a Welcome Booth or Registration Table. Volunteers assist with registration and provide information about metro Augusta hotels, attractions and restaurants to visitors. Requirements: A positive attitude, an outstanding ability to work with people and a desire to learn! Volunteers working in Visitor Services or Welcome Booth/Registration should also have (or be willing to learn) general knowledge of Augusta's attractions, hotels and restaurants as well as locations or major streets. To Apply: Please call Jennifer Bowen at the ACVB at 706.823.6600 for more information. Augusta Museum of History *Volunteers Needed* Call 722-8454 for more information. Museum Shop Attendant, Reception Desk Attendant, Membership Assistant, Museum Docent, Special Programs, Research Assistant, Collections Assistant. Augusta-Richmond County Friends of the Libraries Organization *Volunteers Needed* We are always looking for additional volunteers to help at events and help at book sales. In the future, we will have a gift shop in the new library that will need to be staff with all volunteers. Funds from the gift shop will be used to buy additional books for the libraries in Augusta and to sponsor programs and events. Interested volunteers should contact Sherryl L. James, Community Service/Outreach Librarian, (706) 821-2600 Augusta Urban Ministries *Volunteers Needed* Augusta Urban Ministries, an Augusta non profit agency, needs volunteer bicycle mechanics to repair bikes for adults to use as basic transportation. Volunteers may work on bikes at home and all expenses for parts are reimbursed. Please call 706-722-8195 for more information. Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta *Volunteers and Mentors Needed* Opportunities are available to serve as a volunteer or a mentor any one of our 6 club sites. E.W. Hagler Dogwood Terrace W.T. Johnson Morgan Road Middle Jamestown Elementary Thomson Unit Be a Volunteer and share your talents and experiences with a child! By volunteering at the Boys & Girls Clubs just a couple of hours a week, you can make a world of difference in a child’s life. Volunteers are an integral part of our clubs and their contribution is crucial to the organization. Together, with our volunteer resources, we are able to provide the quality and quantity of programming that we do. Be a Mentor and be a Hero! Mentors can make a significant contribution to increasing academic success, creating healthy lifestyles and promoting good character and citizenship for young people. Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support, and encouragement aimed at developing their competence and character. Mentors must be willing to make a one (1) hour a week, one (1) year commitment to the program. Mentors touch the hearts and minds of a child who needs them most. One hour a week can leave a lasting impression and make a world of difference in a young person’s life. Making a difference has never been easier…. Simply complete a one-page application that is attached and return it via mail (206 Milledge Road Augusta, GA 30904), fax (706-504-4191), or hand-deliver to our administrative office.All applicants will go through a background check to ensure the safety of our members. Upon completion of the process, applicants go through an orientation and tour of their preferred club. Mentors will be paired with a child with similar interest and placed accordingly. We also have events that you can volunteer for as well. For more information please contact Ashley Moore. Please visit our website at www.bgcaugusta.org for more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta. For volunteering and mentoring applications please contact Ashley Moore, VISTA Volunteer Assistant Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA 206 Milledge Road Augusta, GA 30904 Office: 706-504-4071 Ext. 21 Fax: 706-504-4191 AMoore@bgcaugusta.org www.BGCAugusta.org CareSouth Hospice CareSouth Hospice is seeking compassionate, caring volunteers in the CSRA area who wish to make a difference. If you have a few hours a month and are looking for a flexible and meaningful way to serve, please consider becoming a hospice volunteer. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sally Griffin at (706) 550-9966 or at sgriffin@caresouth.com, for further information on our free, comprehensive training program offered each month. Volunteers offer many services to patients and families during this difficult time. Volunteers serve as patient companions, give caregiver respite, offer child care, run errands, compile scrapbooks, record family history, prepare light meals and provide administrative, vigil and bereavement services. Volunteers do not need a clinical background yet can become a comforting and supportive presence for the patient and the caregiver. Camp Gravatt *Volunteers Needed* Gravatt Camp and Conference Center is a sanctuary for the ministry of Christian formation and hospitality. Gravatt provides a Christian environment for spiritual renewal, learning, and growth. We offer an outdoor Christian youth camp and by hosting conferences, meetings, training, and retreats. We serve churches and other not-for-profit organizations and groups whose purposes include human-development, character-development, education, or training. Gravatt relies on volunteers to maintain and improve the property as well as our programs. The following are opportunities for service we have right now that could benefit from a weekend or weekday volunteer. For bigger projects, sometimes we can provide lodging and meals for volunteers. Some of these opportunities can be done from your own home and delivered or picked up when you are done. Building Projects Small kitchen size tables built or donated. Construction of an outdoor labyrinth. Exterior and interior painting in various locations. Tile replacement in cottages. Grounds Planting flowers in established beds. Trash pick-up. Trail maintenance. General grounds maintenance. Someone to assist with building bee houses. Help in starting and maintaining an herb and vegetable garden. Someone willing to take recycling for drop-off. Housekeeping Curtains made from selected patterns/cloths for cottage and lodge rooms. Assistance in deep cleaning in certain areas. Chapel Altar guild coordinator and members are needed. Kitchen Volunteer cooks and kitchen assistants throughout the year. Also volunteers willing to spend a full camp session working in the kitchen (summer). Public Relations Ambassadors (people who are willing to share Gravatt with others in their congregations, community groups, businesses). Volunteers to represent Gravatt at various promotional events (camp fairs, etc.). Overnight hosts for on-site groups. Individuals willing to host camp parties in their homes or churches host supplies the guests and Gravatt staff gives camp presentation. Office - Answer telephones. Assist with large mailings. Filing. Web Design Gravatt needs a new online look. Volunteer needed to create templates and possibly train staff in new web page software. Interested volunteers should contact Lauri Yeargin, 803-648-1817, bishopgravatt@wildblue.net Columbia County Library Volunteer Opportunities available at the Columbia County Main Library. Location 720 N. Belair Rd. Evans, GA 30809. Contact Jessica Thompson at 706-863-1946 or via email: jthompson@columbiacountyga.gov . Volunteers are needed to fold brochures, make copies, help with various work room tasks, shelve books, and straightening and organizing out of order books. Columbia Middle School *Mentors for Students* Commitment is 30 minutes per week to talk to the student, listen, advise, ask what's on their mind. For more information call Andy 863-6148. Corps of Engineers Point of Contact: Jesse Brownlee Phone: 864-333-1107 Volunteer Gate Attendants: Amity Gatehouse Location: 5870 Thomson Hwy, Lincolnton GA 30817 Hours of Operation: Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.- 5p.m., Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day Duties shall include, but are not limited to, collection of user fees, issuance of passes, brochures, handling emergency communications for ranger and/or medical services, disseminating information, and answering questions for the public regarding park rules, facilities available, etc. All attendant interaction with the public shall be performed diplomatically, courteously and promptly. All attendants will wear the required vest, as provided, at all times while on duty. Work clothes and vest should be worn in a clean and neat fashion. Attendants will maintain gatehouse in a neat and clean condition during hours of operation. This will include cleaning as necessary of the rest room and office facilities. A $100 change fund will be provided by attendant each day. Corps of Engineers requires and will provide bonding, security check/background inspection, as well as all relevant training. Campsites with water and electric hookups are available in exchange for duties performed through the duration of volunteer work (Labor Day). Volunteer Visitor Center Receptionist Location: 510 Clarks Hill Hwy, Clarks Hill SC 29821 Times: Sat-Sun, 8 am- 4:30 pm Duties shall include, but are not limited to, collection of user fees, issuance of passes, brochures, handling emergency communications for ranger and/or medical services as well as maintaining a communications log, disseminating information, and answering questions for the public regarding park rules, facilities available, etc. Interaction with the public shall be performed diplomatically, courteously and promptly. All volunteers will wear the required vest, as provided, at all times while on duty. Work clothes and the volunteer vest should be worn in a clean and neat fashion. Volunteers will maintain visitor center in a neat and clean condition during hours of operation. Corps of Engineers requires and will provide bonding, security check/background inspection, and all relevant training. Campsites with water and electric hookups are available in exchange for duties performed through the duration of volunteer work (Labor Day). The CSRA Humane Society The continued efforts of our volunteers and financial supporters have moved us from a small group of foster homes to the premiere limited admission, no-kill shelter in our community.There's always room for more volunteers who like to do data entry, assemble newsletters, wash and groom pets, cut the grass, paint murals, pick up donated supplies and just have fun making a difference in the lives of these terrific adoptable pets. To volunteer, come to the Pet Center any Saturday between 10am - 4pm. Volunteers must be 18 years old or always accompanied by a parent or guardian. Diamonds in the Ruff CSRA, Inc. Diamonds in the Ruff CSRA, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non proft organization founded in January 2011, operating under the Happy Tails umbrella. The mission is to raise funds to help local rescue groups with operating costs, to promote the importance of spay/neuter of companion animals and to educate the community in all aspects of animal welfare. This group rescues, fosters and adopts adult cats and kittens. The majority of these cats are the offspring of feral cats. There is an estimated 40,000 homeless, free roaming cats in Columbia County alone. There is another 30,000 of the same in Richmond County. They practice TNR (trap/neuter/release) in the feral community. This is the practice of trapping a feral cat, sterilizing and releasing back into its colony and manage that colony by monitoring and feeding the cats for life. This is a common practice nationwide. So far, since last fall, they have spayed/neutered, adopted close to 100 cats. There are many opportunities for volunteers in the organization. A few are: Attending adoptions at Peto in Evans held on Saturdays from 11-3. This would include set up and break down of crates, tables, etc. Helping with paperwork as kittens are adopted; cleaning cages; feeding, etc. Working at the "kitten orphanage" including cleaning, feeding, playing and visiting with the kittens. Helping with fundraisers. Website maintenance. Marketing/Computer Skills Photographing cats/kittens for website The most important thing that someone can do is to foster a homeless animal. Fostering is a lifeline for a homeless dog or cat and is extremely rewarding. Contact: Beverly Hixon at kittykonnection@yahoo.com> Family Counseling Center of the CSRA Website and Social Media Savvy volunteer needed for non-profit for occassional updates such as monthly or quarterly, and regularly. Just a few minutes occassionally is all that is needed for us to update our website and facebook page. Interested parties should contact: Beverly Nickles Grant Development Family Counseling Center of the CSRA 706-868-5011 Feathered Friends Forever Rescue We operate the largest tropical parrot rescue in the nation here in appling, Ga. we have just purchased 8 new acres of land in Harlem Ga. and are in need of volunteers to help build the new location. this will be the most pristeen location in the nation open to the public 5 days a week. Visit http://featheredfriendsforever.org/ First Saturday Crew The First Saturday Crew needs volunteers to help clean up Augusta's public green spaces and waterways. Responsible for the return of Aquaduct Park to public use, the group is now hard at work on building a whitewater park on the Augusta Canal. Join with this grassroots effort to make Augusta a better place for ourselves and our children. Call Scott Hudson at 706-836-9305 or e-mail scott@wgac.com. Look for him on Facebook, too! Georgia Health Sciences Health System Georgia Health Sciences Health System is looking for community minded volunteers for areas such as: Children's Medical Center, Outpatient Clinics, Adult Medical Center, Cancer Center, Greeter Services, and other health related departments. Since we never close, the possibilities are limitless. We are starting an After-School Program for high school juniors and seniors 17 years of age and older. We also welcome college students and interns. We make it easy – you volunteer the hours and day that fits your schedule. Our commitment requirement is only three hours per week for six months. You can visit us online at www.georgiahealth.org/volunteer Click Volunteer Opportunities and print an application and forms. For more information, please call 706-721-3596. Girl Scouts, Central Savannah River Council We need volunteers to serve as: Troop leaders and co-leaders Resource Volunteers to help with specific areas for the girls to earn badges. (computers, fishing, quilting, etc.) Adult trainers: certified to teach CPR, first aid or outdoor skills Chaperones and drivers Staff support, clerical, intern positions to help with mailing, correspondence and special events Summer camp/overnight and day camp support Property/facility construction and maintenance assistance to work at our camps and properties. Call 774-0505 or 1-800-997-2472 for more information. Graystone Ranch Wildlife Education Center Graystone Ranch Wildlife Education Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to children, "our tomorrows" and environmental/wildlife conservation. We are a state and federally licensed rehabilitation center, sanctuary and preserve. Graystone Ranch is an ALL VOLUNTEER work force and we need YOUR help! We are a group of like-minded individuals who wish to improve our children's lives and our environment through animal education and awareness. You can be a part of our team! Please contact us if you enjoy children, nature and animals (from Aardvarks to Zebras - we do it all!). Please visit our website at www.graystoneranch.com Golden Harvest Food Bank Volunteer Needs Product Rescue Flexible, ongoing opportunities This is the area where we sort and repackage donations, as well as put Homebound boxes and bags for the Backpack Program together. The Product Rescue warehouse, Faith Food Factory, is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8:00-4:30 and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00-8:00. Individuals and groups of all sizes are welcome during these times. We ask that volunteers stay at least 2 hours on the weekdays they do come. Groups of 10-25 people can schedule a shift in Product Rescue on Saturdays. The morning shift is from 8:30-12:00 and the afternoon shift is from 1:00-4:00. It is recommended that you call 2-3 weeks ahead of time to schedule a Saturday. The age limit for volunteers in Product Rescue is 13 without adult supervision, and 8 with adult supervision. This area is great for team building too! Masters Table Soup Kitchen must be at least 15 to volunteer The Master's Table is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year to serve lunch. Volunteer teams are needed to sponsor days and individuals are needed as fill-ins. Volunteers prepare and serve food for an average of 280 meals a day. The hours are 8:00am - 1:30pm. You may either help for a full shift or come from 8:00-11:00 or 11:00-1:30. (Lunch is served from 11:00-12:30.) Kids Cafe must be at least 16 to volunteer Kids Cafe sites provide free prepared food as well as homework assistance to hungry children. Volunteers are needed to help with homework assistance, arts & crafts projects, mentoring, and other activities. Kids Cafe volunteers will need to work out a schedule with the coordinator. Help is also needed in monitoring these sites - training will be provided by Golden Harvest. We have several sites throughout our service area. Agency Shopping Area - must be at least 18 to volunteer At our main warehouse, we have a shopping area where our partner agencies come to stock up their food pantries, soup kitchens, and other feeding programs. We need people to help stock, organize, and help at the front desk various days of the week. The shopping area is open 8:00-3:30, Monday through Friday. This is a good opportunity to meet the people who are on the front lines serving the hungry in our area! Special Events/Fundraisers Volunteers needed to help plan and expedite periodic events throughout the year. Responsibilities and time commitments will vary according to the event. For additional details about any of the above listed events, please call 706-736-1199 Goodwill Volunteer Needs The mission of Goodwill Industries is to help people discover and develop their God-given gifts through education, work, and career development services. Volunteers are needed in the CSRA to provide 1:1 support and encouragement by serving as Mentors, Job Connection Guides, Retail Store or GoodBooks Cafe Volunteers. Goodwill also has a variety of projects for groups. We welcome your support and invite you to help give community members with barriers to employment a hand UP! Contact Amy Breitmann, Volunteer Manager at 706-650-5951 for more information. Goodwill Industries of the CSRA has a unique opportunity for a volunteer to make history come alive here in Augusta! As part of Phase II of the construction of Augusta’s Career Campus, Goodwill is building a Chapel and Museum to Goodwill’s Methodist Minister Founder, Reverend Edgar Helms. Rev. Helms started Goodwill in 1902 as America’s first social entrepreneur, partnering with the business community to create a self-sustaining education and training program that offered the unemployed a “hand up” out of poverty. We are looking for a volunteer with museum experience to assist us in the following areas: • Help finalize the design of the Helms Museum space. • Consult the architect and designers on the care and display of historic pieces in the museum. • Assist in the overall plan of display for historic items to include important documents, photographs, and historic objects related to Goodwill’s founder and 110-year history. • Assist with the securing of historical items from autonomous Goodwill organizations from around the world. Contact Amy Breitmann, Volunteer Manager for more information at abretimann@goodwillworks.org or 706-650-5760. Habitat for Humanity Habitat Coffee Fundraising Program The Augusta CSRA Affiliate of Habitat for Humanity is enrolled in the Habitat Coffee Fundraising program. Visit www.habitatcoffee.com to learn about it. If your school, office, church or club would like to sell coffee for a habitat program, contact 481-8681. *Volunteers* Re-Store Volunteers needed to help sell used house hold goods and building material. Store hours are 9am-5pm Wed, Thur and Fri and 9am to 1pm on Saturday. Volunteers are also needed for building houses-on site work takes place most every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. Call 481-8681. Heartland Hospice *Volunteers Needed* Volunteers are the heart of the Heartland Hospice team, giving extra love and care to our patients and their families at this time in their lives. Volunteers offer support, companionship, and practical, compassionate help to this special group of people by visiting, sitting in the home, writing letters, doing errands, or offering special skills they have. Volunteers can also help in the office to support the Heartland staff. Volunteers choose what they want to do and set the time they give. If you are interested in this opportunity to enrich your own life as well as the lives of others, call Jane Hightower to train as a hospice volunteer. Jane Hightower, Volunteer Coordinator O 706.860.7374 C 706.836.5176 4723officestaff19@hcr-manorcare.com Help Can't Wait *Volunteers Needed* Need 'Friendly Visitors' to visit one-on-one with residents in local Nursing Homes who have no family and no visitors.Commitment is one day a week at one location. Also we are starting a 'clothes closet' where we will take a small rack into a home and let residents 'shop' from it for nice clean used clothing. 706-729-8991 Hope Soap *Volunteers* Hope Soap needs volunteers: To make occasional trips to businesses with Hope Soap collection boxes, to pick up the contents and bring them to our central storage area. To help in our Sort and Pack assembly events, when we put together our personal care kits. To deliver boxes of assembled care kits to various agencies around Augusta. Call 733-8142 Interfaith Hospitality Network of Augusta Volunteers Volunteer Drivers needed to drive guests to appointments,work, etc. during the day. Children's Guardian Angels are needed at the Children's Day Shelter to help with kids activities. Office Angels are needed to help with administrative duties. Interested Volunteers can contact IHNA at 364-4462. Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer's Care Volunteers Volunteers needed to help with music therapy, play piano, conduct church services. Potential volunteers contact call: 706.738.5039 or email: jchcenter@knology.net Junior Achievement Mentor Volunteer With you as their volunteer, students will see how their schoolwork relates to the real world, and how what they learn in school leads to future successes. You'll be surprised at how easy and rewarding your volunteer experience is! Each of the sessions contains one or two interactive activities. The classroom teacher provides the support and discipline. Junior Achievement provides training, lesson plans and the engaging classroom materials-all you need is your enthusiasm! The time commitment per class is 45-55 minutes, plus preclass preparation and a one to two hour training session in advance of the class. It is also recommended that you set up a meeting with the teacher prior to entering the classroom to discuss the dynamics of the class. Usually, the classroom visits are over a 5 to 12 week time period. You schedule your presentation days and times directly with your teacher-it's flexible. You can indicate a preference for Elementary, Middle or High School level. Call Junior Achievement at 706-736-3070 for more information. LifeLink of Georgia Volunteers LifeLink of Georgia is committed to educating the public about the need for organ donors. Pleasedonate your time to help save lives! Volunteers are needed to speak to community groups, pass out information at health fairs, and organize awareness-raising events. Potential volunteers include transplant recipients and their families, patients waiting for organ or tissue transplantation, donor families, or anyone interested in promoting organ and tissue donation. The Augusta Volunteer group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the LifeLink offices, located at 2743 Perimeter Parkway, Building 100, Suite 120. For more information, contact Gloria Dossett at (706) 854-0333.ne or two The Lydia Project The Lydia Project, Inc. is a non-profit organization serving women that was begun by a group of Augusta businesswomen in 2003. The mission of The Lydia Project, Inc. is to provide tote bags to any woman undergoing cancer treatment. The tote bags are a symbolic and visual reminder of prayerful and spiritual support. Each tote is made by community volunteers who cut fabric, monogram, sew and distribute the totes to any woman facing cancer. After the totes are sewn they are filled with inspirational and practical items that have been donated by the Augusta community. Totes are distributed through our agency directly as well as through partnering hospitals, clinics, physicians offices and churches. We have mailed totes as far away as Africa for those in need! Areas of need: Office volunteers (Shifts vary, we are open from 9-3 M-F), Sewing tote bags (this can be done in your own home!), Creation of public relations materials, Staffing community events, Communicating with recipients and prayer team members Call for details: (706) 736-5467. MACH Academy MACH Academy, Inc. established in 1992, is a 501(c) 3 non-profit prevention and intervention organization that provides year round classes and camps in Computer Literacy, Tutoring and Academic Support, Social skills Development, Career Exploration, and Tennis/Fitness Instruction. For more information contact 796-5046 or mparks37@comcast.net. Executive Director: Betty Jones Programs and services are provided at the May Park Community Center and Fleming Tennis Center in Augusta Georgia and at the Smith Hazel Community Center in Aiken South Carolina. All levels of tennis instruction and fitness activities are provided also. VOLUNTEER Volunteers are needed to assist with the after school and summer camp programs: Tutoring support Academics (math, reading, writing, science) Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, web page design, etc.) Tennis Instruction (beginners to advanced tournament level) Fitness Instruction (to include exercise and healthy eating) Staff Support (clerical, intern positions to assist with publicity, marketing efforts, data input, fund development activities, building community partnerships, and grant writing/research) Make-A-Wish WISH VOLUNTEER The role of the Wish Volunteer is to make the dreams of our wish children come true through creativity and imagination. The Wish Volunteers visit the family and interview the wish child in groups of two. The objective is to determine the child's wish and explain our required paperwork. This position requires excellent people skills, sensitivity, and dependability. Wish Volunteers also work hard to get as many goods and services related to the wish donated. BILINGUAL WISH VOLUNTEER We are also in need of Bilingual Wish Volunteers. Volunteers who speak both English and Spanish are a great help to us as we continue to reach out to this portion of our community. [http://www.wish.org/espanol.] FUNDRAISING - SPECIAL PROJECTS Volunteers are needed to participate on various Fund raising Committees as well as on the day of the events. Committee volunteers help secure sponsors and serve on various sub-committees (i.e., publicity committee, program committee, ad committee, etc.). EXTERNAL FUNDRAISING In addition to our in-house special events, the Foundation makes wishes come true through External Events that are coordinated by individuals or groups and benefit the Foundation. This volunteer opportunity allows you the autonomy of managing an event with the support of the Make-A-Wish staff. External events are planned at community clubs, places of employment, or through peer groups and are licensed by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each event provides an opportunity for our volunteers to have a great time while making a much-needed contribution of time and effort on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. OFFICE SUPPORT In this capacity, volunteers assist with all the workings of the office during normal business hours. The support would include word processing, data input, special projects, answering phones, bulk mailings, etc. Working in the office allows the volunteers to become involved in every aspect of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as get to know our staff and Board of Directors. We do ask that our office volunteers choose consistent time that they will volunteer. COMMUNICATIONS We are always looking for volunteers with a knack for writing, public speaking and graphic design to participate on our Newsletter and Speakers Bureau Committee. Our Newsletter Committee assists with writing articles, designing the layout and typesetting the magazine for printing. The members of the Wish Ambassador Program are trained to speak on behalf of the Foundation at External Fundraising Events, combined Federal Campaign Kick-Offs, and other requested speaking events. GROUP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Larger groups can also play an important role in the Make-A-Wish Foundation's mission. Groups can form teams to help raise funds, gather in-kind donations and become wish volunteers. The teams work together in groups of 6-10 people. Each person involved is required to go through all the mandatory training, which can be completed on site at the group's regular meeting place, employer location or corporate headquarters. Groups may even get involved by hosting toy drives to benefit our wish children. Any time we visit a wish child, one of our wish volunteers takes an initial "icebreaker" gift. We are constantly in need of toys to refill our stock of these gifts. Please contact sneal@wish.org if your group is interested in hosting a toy drive. McBean Senior Center Volunteers Meals on Wheels delivery volunteers needed. Morris Museum of Art For volunteer opportunities at the Morris Museum of Art, please visit:http://www.themorris.org/support/volunteer.html Neighborhood Improvement Project Nursing assistants, clerical helpers (must be proficient in Word), community health education assistants, hospitality greeters, lawn care. National Science Center, Fort Discovery Contact Kathy Thibault- 706-821-0609 or thibaultk@nscdiscovery.org . We need help in cleaning up the garage, or the outside grounds on Riverwalk. Maybe you just enjoy being inside talking to folks from the area or around the world. Call for more info on other opportunities or go to our web site http://www.nscdiscovery.org. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park *Volunteers Needed* Volunteers needed to man our brand new Visitor's Center! You can sit behind a desk in the air conditioned Center and enjoy a relaxing and scenic view as you welcome visitors to the Park! Duties include greeting visitors, handing out literature, and selling merchandise. Shifts needed include Thursday or Friday 1-5 PM Other ongoing volunteer needs include volunteer educator for student field trips, loan box courier to deliver supplies to schools, park maintenance volunteer, and photography volunteer. Call 828-2109 to offer your services. Photography Festival *Volunteers Needed* Friday, June 11, from 10 to 12 noon at Sacred Heart, one volunteer Saturday, June 12, 6 am to 8 am at Phinizy Swamp, one volunteer Saturday, June 12 from 10 to 12 noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m. at Augusta Prep. Each of these time slots have 5 classes, so I need five volunteers for each shift. There are also two additional lengthy sessions at Augusta Prep that Saturday, one from 3 to 6 p.m., the other from 1 to 5 p.m., so those shifts are for volunteers who don't mind working 3 or 4 hours. No volunteers are needed for the Canal cruise that night. Sunday, three classes, 1 to 3 pm, 2 to 4 pm, and 4 to 7 pm, all at Gertrude Herbert Institute, need three volunteers Saturday, June 19, 10 to 12 noon, 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at Augusta Prep. Each of these time slots have four classes, so I need four volunteers for each shift. Saturday, June 19, 4 to 7 p.m. at Gertrude Herbert, one class, one volunteer Sunday, June 20, 2 to 5 p.m., Morris Museum, one volunteer Sunday, June 20, time to be determined, North Augusta Cultural Center Questions or to sign up: Mary Bordeaux 706-724-0436 (phone) 706-724-3083 (fax) mary@historicaugusta.org (email) http://www.augustaphotofestival.org/ Regency Hospice Volunteers needed Regency Hospice is seeking volunteers in the Augusta area. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kimberly Brown at (706) 868-4422, for further information on training. Do you have a few hours a month available for helping others? Do you like to meet people? You may want to think about helping patients and families as a hospice volunteer with flexible Schedule, variety, (from social contact for the patient and caregiver, childcare, providing Spiritual support, running errands, assistance with meals and office assistance as requested). Free comprehensive training is available and no medical background is needed. By visiting an assigned patient regularly, you give a much-needed break to a caregiver, a gift Of listening and compassion, and a gift of support and assistance. You also get the satisfaction Of knowing, you are making a difference and feel needed and valued. Do you sing, dance, play an instrument or express yourself through art? Are you preparing for a performance? Let us be your audience! Regency Hospice Augusta is searching for volunteers gifted in the fine arts to work with our hospice patients; find out today on how you can share your talents with residents in area nursing facilities; also accepting volunteers in the areas of administrative/office helps and direct patient care; Ashley Blevins (706) 868-4422, ablevins@regencyhospice.com Ronald McDonald House Office Assistants: Clerical duties, answering phones, replenishing supplies Housekeeping Assistants: All types of cleaning projects for our guest home! General repairs: Handymen/women needed for minor construction/painting projects. Pop-Tab Collectors: Pull tabs from aluminum cans and collect them in a container, then deliver them to the Ronald McDonald house. These tabs are recycled and funds raised help with needed items for families. Wish List Volunteers: Work on collecting needed items such as new linens, cleaning supplies, office supplies, etc. Meal Volunteers: Love to cook? Treat the visiting families to a home cooked meal! Most meal volunteers participate once a month. Outdoor helpers: Have a green thumb? help with flower beds, shrubs and trees. Volunteer candidates are encouraged to call 724-5901 for more information Safe Homes Put your hands to good use! Volunteers play a vital role in making sure that we can continue to provide services to those in need. There are numerous positions available. Please call Stephanie Morris, Volunteer Coordinator at 706-736-2499. Salem Nursing and Rehab Center *Volunteers Needed* Church groups, storytellers, carolers, group to perform Christmas play. Senior Citizens Council Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to make a difference in the community? RSVP offers persons age 55 or older an opportunity to apply their skills and experience to meet critical community needs. RSVP pairs talented volunteers with their choice of a variety of non-profit, health care, governmental, and faith-based organizations. Volunteer benefits include expense and transportation reimbursement, excess medical, liability, and life insurance while in service, and a variety of benefits from volunteer organizations. Through the Foster Grandparent Program and Senior Companion Program, limited-income persons age 60 and older are needed to serve as extended family members to children and youth with special needs or provide assistance and friendship to adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks and are at-risk for nursing home placement. Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions serve from 15-40 hours a week. In return for their service, they receive a stipend of $2.65 an hour, accident, liability, and life insurance while on duty, an annual physical exam, smocks to be worn in service, reimbursement for transportation, meals each workday, volunteer recognition events, and paid training, holidays, medical leave, and vacation. For more information about these programs, please contact either Marilyn Grau or Sheryl Silva at The Senior Citizens Council, 218 Oak Street North, Suite L, Augusta, Georgia 30907. Telephone: 706-826-4480. Fax: 706-826-4515. E-mail: mgrau@seniorcitizenscouncil.org or ssilva@seniorcitizenscouncil.org Salvation Army Help can be used at our Thrift Stores, which are located at: 1507 North Leg Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 733-3219 (Call before coming) Open 9:00am-6:00pm Mon. - Sat. Volunteer orientation Tuesdays at 1:00pm 1803 Knox Ave. North Augusta, SC 29841 (803) 441-8290 Open 9:00am - 5:00pm Mon.-Sat. Volunteer orientation Tuesdays at 10:00am 910 Augusta Hwy. Thomson, GA 30824 (706) 595-9283 Open 9:00am-5:00pm Mon.-Sat. Volunteer orientation Tuesdays at 1:00pm Volunteers are needed to help sort and tag donations, test all electronic donations to make sure they are operable, stock items on the sales floor, keep sales floor organized, as well as many other duties. Even if you can only volunteer for 2-3 hours on a regular basis, that will be a big help! Volunteers need to be at least 16, unless accompanied by an adult. Very little lifting is required; however you will be on your feet most of the time. The Salvation Army in Augusta, serving Richmond, Columbia, Aiken, Lincoln, McDuffie, Warren, Glascock, Burke and Jefferson counties, provides food, toys and support services to more than 17,000 individuals and 3,600 families just during the holiday season. Throughout 2006, over 82,000 meals were served through our soup kitchen, and over 28,000 nights lodging were provided in our family, single women, and men's shelters, with an average of 14 children each night! The money made in our Thrift Stores goes directly to these programs! Please call your local store to see how YOU can help! For more information about other volunteer opportunities at The Salvation Army call 706-826-7933 ext. 128 or visit us on the web at www.salvationarmyaugusta.org. Shepeard Community Blood Center Shepeard Community Blood Center is looking for special people like yourself. Please consider sharing your time and talents with us. Your unique touch can make a difference! Opportunities range from greeting and registering donors, serving refreshments in the donor canteen, conducting educational presentations at area schools, assisting our collection staff at area blood drives and on mobiles, transporting blood from and to our twelve area hospitals in eleven counties. We provide blood products for patients in Aiken Regional Medical Centers, University Hospital, Doctors Hospital (including the Burn Unit), St. Joseph Hospital, Barnwell County Hospital, Edgefield County Hospital, Burke County Hospital, Wills Memorial Hospital, McDuffie Regional Medical Center, Jenkins County Hospital, Washington County Regional Medical Center, and Jefferson Hospital in Louisville How would you like to help with community news research, as a volunteer speaker, to provide refreshments to donors, to assist with posters, bulk mail, and thank you letters? We promise that you will feel good about what you do. You are helping to provide a life saving gift-blood! Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center *Volunteers* Volunteers needed for publicity, maintenance and computer assistance. Spooky to be Hungry *Volunteers* It's Spooky To Be Hungry needs volunteers: To help bring Spooky to their neighborhood, school, faith community, business or civic organization. If you are willing to get your neighborhood or group involved, we will give you all the support you need to make your Spooky collection fun and successful. To help us with the administrative needs of this very large effort. Join the all-volunteer Spooky staff, helping support our project. Please contact us at 733-8142 or www.spookytobehungry.org. St. Stephen's Ministry Needed: an electrician to run 2 or 3 outlet receptacles, repair the outlet plug for a stove, extend wiring for over head lighting on a drop ceiling, check some non-functioning switches and outlets and repair a carriage light on our front poach. Also, a roofer to repair a small area on our roof over the food pantry. 706-722-7092 United Way *Volunteers* Volunteers needed to participate in the citizens review process which includes visiting partner agency programs and making funding recommendations. Contact:.Brooke Steele, Community Impact Director United Way of the CSRA, (706) 724-5544 bsteele@uwcsra.org. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service, each January AmeriCorpsVISTA members will partner with the community to collect, prepare and distribute emergency hygiene kits to individuals and families staying in area shelters and homeless supportive housing programs. Kits will be assorted and include items such as: a tooth brush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant, lotion, soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, razors, wipes, tissue, feminine hygiene products, and baby goods. Sample products, such as those found in hotel rooms, are the perfect size for kits. Items will be packaged in clear baggie type containers and include a Day of Service project announcement. Dr. King said, Life's persistent and most urgent question is, what are you doing for others This is an ongoing project with donations being collected and stored all year. If you or your agency or group would like to collect donations for the project anytime during the year, please contact Dorothy Gibson, 706-724-5544 Ext.127 and bring donations to United Way's office at 630 Ellis Street, Augusta, GA 30901. VA Hospital* *New Volunteer Assignment: Golf Cart Driver* Uptown VAMC Volunteer 1 day per week, full days or half days, helping veterans, families, or visitors transition from parking lot to front door. Call Voluntary Service at 706-731-7208 or email: kimberly.hoge@va.gov Youth Challenge Academy (YCA) at Ft. Gordon *Tutors* Lt. Col. (ret) Janet Zimmerman directs this tough, no nonsense facility for Georgia's "at risk" young men and women. This "alternative school" focuses on four disciplines: Military, Academic, Life Skills and Work Skills. YCA news people like you and me to help as tutors ONE NIGHT PER WEEK in one of the following areas of study: math, science, reading/literature or social studies. The time commitment is only two hours per week and auto mileage is fully tax deductible. Would you consider inquiring further by contacting Lt. Col. Zimmerman at 791-1297.